Shorts Shopping

[amaranth]

Sorry, I think we just did this. But can you guys remind me which shorts are your favorites? Links are even better! I think a few people had a go-to style.

Thanks!

[spankswife]

I usually get mine at old navy. They have a few cute prints this year too. I like that they have 3", 5", 7", 9" styles.

[amaranth]

May 18, 2015 18:31:10 GMT -5 spankswife said:

I usually get mine at old navy. They have a few cute prints this year too. I like that they have 3", 5", 7", 9" styles.

I've never bought shorts before. What length is good for a short person? (I'm 5', so everything looks longer on me)

[spankswife]

Well that's the inseam length. I prefer more mom-ish style and get the Bermuda 9" length. I have a 7" I like too. So it really depends on how long you want them. The Bermuda length I find to be more fitted to your leg which I like with flowy tops. Whereas the others are a little looser so I pair them with more fitted tops to balance.

Also depends how much you like your legs lol!

Maybe try the 5" and see how you feel in them?

[amaranth]

May 18, 2015 18:42:01 GMT -5 spankswife said:

Well that's the inseam length. I prefer more mom-ish style and get the Bermuda 9" length. I have a 7" I like too. So it really depends on how long you want them. The Bermuda length I find to be more fitted to your leg which I like with flowy tops. Whereas the others are a little looser so I pair them with more fitted tops to balance.

Also depends how much you like your legs lol!

Maybe try the 5" and see how you feel in them?

This is helpful. Thanks! I was given two pairs that are a touch too short, but I have no clue their inseam, but maybe I can just measure and compare.

[wanderingenough]

I get mine at the Banana Republic outlet.

[wanderingenough]

May 18, 2015 18:35:28 GMT -5 amaranth said:

May 18, 2015 18:31:10 GMT -5 spankswife said:

I usually get mine at old navy. They have a few cute prints this year too. I like that they have 3", 5", 7", 9" styles.

I've never bought shorts before. What length is good for a short person? (I'm 5', so everything looks longer on me)

3" or 5" is what I go with (I'm 5'4).

[travelbug]

I haven't bought shorts in a long time but I also found a few cute ones at BR! I need to go shopping when I get back to WI at the outlets since I have NO good shopping by me haha!

[amaranth]

May 18, 2015 19:24:32 GMT -5 travelbug said:

I haven't bought shorts in a long time but I also found a few cute ones at BR! I need to go shopping when I get back to WI at the outlets since I have NO good shopping by me haha!

Too bad we're never there at the same time! Boo. 

[travelbug]

May 18, 2015 19:57:46 GMT -5 amaranth said:

May 18, 2015 19:24:32 GMT -5 travelbug said:

I haven't bought shorts in a long time but I also found a few cute ones at BR! I need to go shopping when I get back to WI at the outlets since I have NO good shopping by me haha!

Too bad we're never there at the same time! Boo. 

Agreed!!! That would be so fun!!

[Deleted]

I'm following this thread. The only shorts I have are some denim ones from Kohl's and a few pairs from American Eagle that are 12+ years old and a bit too short for my liking now. I generally wear skirts, dresses, or some form of capri in the summer. I know capris aren't really "stylish" but it's what I do lol. I would like some "Bermuda"-length shorts, but since I'm very short and my legs are stumpy, it's hard to find something that fits right.

[amaranth]

May 21, 2015 12:51:34 GMT -5 @moonbeam said:

I'm following this thread. The only shorts I have are some denim ones from Kohl's and a few pairs from American Eagle that are 12+ years old and a bit too short for my liking now. I generally wear skirts, dresses, or some form of capri in the summer. I know capris aren't really "stylish" but it's what I do lol. I would like some "Bermuda"-length shorts, but since I'm very short and my legs are stumpy, it's hard to find something that fits right.

In the past I also only wore skirts and dresses, but chasing a kid at the park in a skirt has already left me flashing a few people. I tried on all of Kohls shorts last night and nothing looked good. I may just keep wearing my super short ones.

[pooh8402]

May 18, 2015 18:35:28 GMT -5 amaranth said:

May 18, 2015 18:31:10 GMT -5 spankswife said:

I usually get mine at old navy. They have a few cute prints this year too. I like that they have 3", 5", 7", 9" styles.

I've never bought shorts before. What length is good for a short person? (I'm 5', so everything looks longer on me)

It depends on your legs. My mom and I are both 5'4" with larger thighs and skinny calves, and we both prefer 3-3.5" shorts. 5" just hits us in a weird place.